Clonal Animals Do Not Reshuffle Their Genes Through Genetic Recombination

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Essay

Clonal animals do not reshuffle their genes through genetic recombination, whereas sexually reproducing animals do. Explain how this difference could affect how pathogens interact with clonal animals and how they interact with sexually reproducing animals.

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Definitions:

Dial Calipers

Precision measuring tools that use a calibrated dial to measure distances or thicknesses with high accuracy.

Rotors

Discs attached to the wheels of a vehicle that the brake pads press against to slow or stop the car, as part of the disc brake system.

Hub

The central part of a wheel that connects it to the axle, bearing the load and allowing it to rotate.

Drum Brakes

A type of braking system using brake shoes pressed outward against a rotating drum to slow or stop a vehicle.